Meet the New Boss

[joko@well.sf.ca.us (Joe Kohn)]

 CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) -- Apple Computer Inc. announced today that
chairman John Sculley is stepping down as chief executive so he can focus
on pursuing business opportunities for the computer company.

   Sculley, who will remain chairman, will be suceeded as chief executive
by Michael Spindler, Apple's president and chief operating officer.

   "My personal interests have long been in defining the opportunities and
technologies for Apple in the convergence of computing, communications and
content," Sculley said in a prepared statement.

   "There is so much to be done here, and now I will be able to
concentrate fully on these activities while Michael runs the company," he
said.

   Sculley, who has headed Apple for 10 years, said he initiated the move
and had been discussing the change with the board of directors for two
years.

   "We respect John's wishes and are very fortunate that he has agreed to
continue as chairman and close adviser to Spindler," said A.C. "Mike"
Markkula, Jr., Apple's co-founder and vice chairman.

   Spindler joined the company in 1980 as marketing manager for European
operations. Since then, he has served in several capacities, including
general manager for European operations, vice president and in
international sales and marketing.